BMP - Quest lab draw
The Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) test evaluates your blood sugar, kidney function, and electrolyte balance.
Markers Measured:
Glucose - a critical energy source for cells and organs. Used to diagnose diabetes and hypoglycemia.
Calcium - essential for nerve, muscle and heart functions and bone formation.
BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated) - evaluation of kidney function
Sodium - plays a central role in maintaining the normal distribution of water and osmotic pressure.
Potassium - essential for proper muscle and nerve function.
Chloride - helps keep the balance of fluids, maintain blood volume, stabilize blood pressure and balance the pH of body fluids.
Carbon Dioxide (bicarbonate) - used to evaluate the total carbonate buffering system and acid-base balance.
The Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) test evaluates your blood sugar, kidney function, and electrolyte balance.
Markers Measured:
Glucose - a critical energy source for cells and organs. Used to diagnose diabetes and hypoglycemia.
Calcium - essential for nerve, muscle and heart functions and bone formation.
BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated) - evaluation of kidney function
Sodium - plays a central role in maintaining the normal distribution of water and osmotic pressure.
Potassium - essential for proper muscle and nerve function.
Chloride - helps keep the balance of fluids, maintain blood volume, stabilize blood pressure and balance the pH of body fluids.
Carbon Dioxide (bicarbonate) - used to evaluate the total carbonate buffering system and acid-base balance.
The Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) test evaluates your blood sugar, kidney function, and electrolyte balance.
Markers Measured:
Glucose - a critical energy source for cells and organs. Used to diagnose diabetes and hypoglycemia.
Calcium - essential for nerve, muscle and heart functions and bone formation.
BUN/Creatinine Ratio (calculated) - evaluation of kidney function
Sodium - plays a central role in maintaining the normal distribution of water and osmotic pressure.
Potassium - essential for proper muscle and nerve function.
Chloride - helps keep the balance of fluids, maintain blood volume, stabilize blood pressure and balance the pH of body fluids.
Carbon Dioxide (bicarbonate) - used to evaluate the total carbonate buffering system and acid-base balance.
WHY TEST?
This panel provides information on the status of an individual's blood electrolytes, glucose levels, kidney status and acid-base balance. It helps detect issues like kidney disease, diabetes, and imbalances in your body's minerals.
Typically ordered as part of a routine health examination, regular BMP tests can help monitor and manage your overall health.
TEST PREP: Overnight fasting is required for this panel (10-12 hours without food)